Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Frankfort, KY

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$41.59/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Frankfort, KY is $41.59 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of $44.38.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Frankfort, KY compared to State and National Averages

$41.59/hour

Frankfort, KY

21% lower than the US average.

$44.38/hour

Kentucky

13% lower than the US average.

$50.24/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Frankfort Compare to Other Cities

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Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 33% lower than the Frankfort average of $41.59.

Hendersonville, Tennessee

$40/hour

This is 4% lower than the Frankfort average of $41.59.

Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

This is 15% lower than the Frankfort average of $41.59.

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Only Frankfort, Kentucky reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Frankfort, KY average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour, roughly in line with Frankfort, Kentucky.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Frankfort, Kentucky	$42	$42

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Frankfort?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $31 per hour. For comparison, the Frankfort, KY average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$31	$31

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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